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EVERYCHILD 

MORALITY PLAY 



•-■ By " 

LENA DALKEITH BURTON 

in cooferiition with 

Marian Kaiherine Brown, 
Originator of ike Progress System of Moral Tratning 



PRICE 25c. $2.40 PER DOZ. 



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CHARACTERS 

EVERYCHILD 
SPIRIT OF YOUTH SPIRIT OF PR0GRE5S 

POSITIVES NEGATIVES 

F EAR 
A NGER 
I LL WILL 
L A2INES5 



Purpose 
Right thinking 
o riginality 
q ood judgment 
r es0lutene5s 

E NERGY 

S ELF-CONTROL 

S ELF-CONFIDENCE* 

Spirit of Wholesome 
Laughter 



iJ N KINDS' ESS 
R EGRET 

E NVY 

Deceit, Flattery, 
Lying, Thieving. 
Discouragement, 
Worry, Indecision, 
Disorder 

The Imp of 
Mock try 



* Acrostic Copyrighted 191 I by Marisn K. Brown. 



Notes 



Eacn character wears a iarjf e shield made of card-board with his name painted 
■thereon the Negatives black, irregular shaped, with white letters, the Posi- 
tives white with green letters. Selfwill carries in addition to his shield a 
black pennant with no lettering. The Spirit of Progress carries a green 
banner, with his name thereon. 

The initials of the Progress qualities are very large so that when thev are 
IV, ^'-n^'"/ ^^-^ ^'^^^ PROGRESS stands out clearly. The initials of Fear, Anger 
1 IwiU, Laziness, Lnkindness, Regret and Envy, spelling FAILURE, should 
also be prominent. 



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2. All we know and all we've learned, All the pow - er ^e haveea^ned^ To the 

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the first three notes in unison with the ironer voire 



5CENE 

Everychild lies asleep at centre of stage 
audience) is seated the Spirit of Progress 
Youth. Both are writing. 



On the extreme right (of the 
On the extreme left, the Spirit of 



Spirit of Youth 

[to audience stop- 
ping in his work and 
laying finger on lip] 



As he speaks the Imp 
of Mockery steals 
forth to listen. 

Imp of mockery 

[interrupts with loud 

laugh.] 

Spirit of Youth 

[turning] 

Imp of Mockery 



[Appealing to audi- 
ence] 



.PROLOGUE... 

I pray you hush and hear ! 
For now the time is drawing near 
When on this stage there shall appear 
Some things that happen every day 
In real life as in this play: 
Some things that come to every child 
Whether he be fierce or mild, 
Merry or mournful, weak or wild. 
The chance doth come to all to use 
Their own good judgment and to choose 
That upward way which leads them on 
To heights on which success is won 

Ha! Ha! Ha! 

Hallo ! The play has not begun, 
What are you here for ? 

Just for fun ! 
To see the way the thing is done, 
A very poor way too I fear ! 
Now look at all these people here, 
D'ye think they understand a word 
Of all the stuff that they've just heard.? 
Do you know what he means ? Now say 
D'ye know there is to be a play ? 



Spirit of Youth I'm telling them what we're to do. 



Imp of Mockery 



I didn't understand (to audience) did you } 
Tell us once more and make it plain, 
I'd like to hear it all aerain. 



Spirit of Youtii 



Hark ! I hear them ! 



Imp of riockery 

Spirit of Youtii 

to aiidience paying: no 
heed to Imp 

Imp of Moclcery 



Spirit of Youtii 
Imp of Moclcery 

Spirit of Youtii 

Moclcery 

Spirit of Youtii 
Mockery 
Spirit of Youtii 



Hark ! Hear who ? Cats 
Or dogs or elephants or rats. 

This is what we intend to do . . . 

J. K. L. M. N. O. P. Q. 

I too can make a pretty rhyme ! 

Now is the moment ! now the time ! 

See how he sleeps ! How can he choose 
Twixt Right and Wrong ? And what's the use ? 

Behold! how every child doth sleep, 
While we his comrades watch do keep 
Until what time he shall awake! 

And pray what choice hath he to make ? 
The downward path he's sure to take, 
Ha ! Ha ! What fun to see him go ! 

Ah that, not even you may know 

Such fun 'twill be I Ha ! Ha ! Ho ! Ho ! 



Keep still ! Rash imp (to audience) 

Dear friends, you see 
Approaching us, the company 
That Everychild keeps in his soul. 
For his own happiness or dole. 
They are divided and each day 
He must make up his mind, and say 
Which party shall have place and power. 
Spirit of Youth resumes his seat at left of stage. 



Enter Negatives in disorder to a series of discords. They range them- 
selves on the left of audience on platform. Come the Positives, in order, and 
range themselves on the Right. They march to the song of Progress. 



Selfwiil 

[advancing toward 
centre] 

Flattery 

[coming forward] 

Fear 



Deceit 

Imp of Lying 
Imp of Thieving 
Imp of Flattery 

Laziness 
Worry 
Regret 
Discouragement 

Anger 



Selfwiil 



Illwill 



Fear 



Come on Good Gossips, 'tis the hour ! 
Now is the time to plot our end. 

You always know what's best my friend, 
Come, let us heai him ! 

Who can tell 
How we may overcome the spell 
That Love and Truth and Progress weave ! 

'Tis easy surely to deceive 

Teach him to lie ! 

To steal ! 

See Truth and pass her by 

Soothe him to long, forgetful sleep ! 
Teach him to fret 

Teach him to weep ! 

Until at last he loses heart ! 

Aye, Aye ! but let me do my part 
I'll make him grow as hot with rage 
As any tiger in a cage 

Stop all that talking ! Let me plan 
What there's to do as best I can. 
I warn you there's no time to spare; 
Our foes are strong: we must beware. 

What nonsense ! We have naught to fear 
Are we not safely sheltered here 
Welcomed and served with ample cheer } 
Again I ask you what's to fear ? 

But lately Everychild to me 
Spoke harshly 1 



Unklndness 

[laughing] 



Fear 



Lying 
Flattery 

Disorder 

[shivering] 



Selfwill 

[loudly and clearly 
while all crowd 
around] 



Envy 

Laziness 

Selfwill 

Imp of Mockery 

Ulwill 



I did laugh to see 
Him push you roughly down the stair 
Into the cellar. 

If he dares 
To do a thing like that, it shows 
He might do more, he might give blows ! 

He might of course show us the door ! 

We'd soon be back again once more. 

He takes a cold bath now each day. 
Which makes me dizzy with dismay. 
His hands and nails he keeps so clean; 
Who knows indeed what this may mean? 

I have it ! I have found the plot 
Whether you'll join with me or not. 
Listen ! Today he did receive 
Two letters, one he was to give 
To a boy friend an old schoolmate 

I know, — that one he used to hate, 
He was his eager rival too 
In work and play. 

What's that to do 
With us ? 

Harken and I will tell ! 

You think you know it all so well ! 

You think you're master here, Swelled pate ! 



Selfwill 



Flattery 
Envy 

5elfwill 



Thieving 



Selfwill 



Spirit of Progress 

[moving forward] 

Selfwill 

[on the other side] 

Everychlld 

[awakening and 
yawning] 



Laziness 

[sympathetic] 



If Everychild gives to his mate 
This note our plans will be frustrate, 
Our power lessened; we shall be 
Pushed out by that strong company 
Who plot our ruin. Now mark me 
We must make Everychild obey 
Our wishes 

He'll not say me nay ! 

I'll tell him 'tis the only way; 

If he destroy the letter then 

He ne'er need fear his mate again > 

And if he doth the letter show 
He'll lose the prize, for he is slow 
As t'other boy is quick 

So! So! 
Is that the way the wind doth blow ? 
Then I can help. 



Hush! 
They are stirring ! 



Quiet now- 



On thy fair brow 
I touch thee ! Everychild ! awake I 

I too my little share must take 
In this awakening ! 

Hallo ! 
What time is it } (looks at watch) 

Ah ! time to go 
With that old letter, bother it ! 
I wish it never had been writ. 

It w a drag ! Why don't you sit 
And rest a little while, and then 
Run the whole way? 



Energy 



Laziness 

[scornfully] 



Flattery 
Discouragement 

Laziness 

Spirit of Whole- 
some laughter 

[singing] 

Everychild 

[crossly-rousing up 
more and more] 

Resoluteness 
Purpose 

Energy 
Everychild 



[reads] 



I know of men 
Who never tire; who walk and run, 
Wrestle and leap, when work is done — 

But that's a very different story; 

Of course there's fun in that and glory. 

But this is just a common tale. 

The poor lad's half asleep ! 

How pale 
He looks too ! he had better rest. 

So sleep again, that will be best ! 

Hush a by baby on a tree top, when the wind 
blows the cradle will rock, etc. 

Oh what's the use ! I have to go 
Whether I'm willing to or no. 
Where did I put that wretched thing ? 



It's in your pocket 
Your hat for you. 



I will bring 



And I your coat. 



Ah ! Here at last I've found the note ! 
Here's mine too, word for word the same 
Except of course address and name. 
Hark what the great man says to me : 

"Come Sir tomorrow punctually; 
Be at my house at stroke of ten. 
There I shall see you both, and then 
Decide. One boy shall be my choice; 
Which e'er it be he can rejoice. 
Life to him shall prosperous be, 
So long as he shows virtues three. 
He must have sense and honesty. 
Nor fail in punctuality." 



Indecision 

[detaining Everychild 
as he makes a move- 
ment to put on his 
coat] 

Everychild 

Deceit 

[clearly and loudly] 



Lying 

Flattery 

Selfwill 



Dear boy, one little moment wait ! 
There's time enough, you'll not be late. 
But think before you fling away 
The chances that are yours, today ! 

I don't understand, chances you say ? 

'Tis very plain ? If you destroy 
The letter, then the other boy 
Will not be there and you will be 
The chosen one. Can you not see .' 
Its only common-sense, no more. 

And smartness ! 

That I do adore ! 
You have yourself and your career 
To think of first. — 



Flattery 

Lying 

[speaking at same 

time] 

Fear 



lllwill 



Selfwill 

[scornfully] 

Everychild 

[slowly] 



That's so I 



Hear ! Hear ! 



But could he not perchance forget 
The letter ? None would know. 

Why let 
Him beat you once again ? he's played 
You many a meaner trick — 

He's afraid 1 

If I to him the letter show 
He will be chosen; this I know. 
Always, always, it has been so, 
He will begin his life work, — yes- 
He will win riches, fame, success; 
I shall be left. 



Selfwill 

Deceit 
Everychild 



Purpose 

Right Thinking 

Originality 



Deceit 



Good Judgment 



Resoluteness 



I must confess 
You will be left behind far, far 
Behind. 

All's fair in love and war. 

And I want it as much as he 

And more,— I long, I long to be 

A great man — to win power and fame; 

To be a leader in the game — 

To gain the power with which to serve — 

To give myself without reserve — 

Right wrongs; change evil into good — 

To forward human brotherhood. 

To face the world with steady eyes, 
Glad with the light of enterprise. 

Noble and wise— strong, pure, and true, 
Your deeds shall show the heart of you. 

Yea, you shall be yourself 

Your individual mark shall be 

Set on each deed for all to see. 

The keenness of your brain — your skill 

Are yours to do with what you will, 

This world expects the best from you. 

Work that no other one can do. 

Destroy the note: 'Twill ne'er be known; 
One moment and the thing is done ! 

The power to choose is yours by right, 
And always if you search, there's light, 
Wisdom and knowledge shining bright 
Upon your way. 

Courageous, — strong 
There's naught can hinder you for long. 



Selfwill 

Illwill 
Energy 



5elf Confidence 



Self Control' 



Self will 
Illwill 
indecision 
Good Judgment 

Imp of Moclcery 



Tlie Negatives 

(grouped together) 

Spirit of Self-, 
Control 



Be strong then now ! be strong and dare 
To take your chance ! 

It's only fair 

You have in you such strength of will, 
Suth poWer to work, such force to thrill 
The world witli, that I wonder still 
How you could dream of failure, evien' 
If to your mate the note is given. 

.You know that you yourself can do 
All that this mian' demands of you. 

You know that even if you lose ^ ■ 
There is much left from which tp choos.e. 
You know that you can proudly meet 
Your fate, victory or deieat i 

Whichever 'tis you will be strong; 
Your life, your fate to you belong. 

Then take youi' chance ! Make your own fate ! 

Remember he's the one you hate. 

Leaye it a little longer,-n-wait ! . 

NoLso-^for Everychild must now • ' • 
Make his own choice. 

Bow wow ! Bow wow ! 
Oh was there ever such a fuss ! 

Now Everychild ! Decide for us ! 

Silence all ! Everychild commands 
Afttd we obey him. In his hands 
And at his mercy are we all. 
He speaks, and we do stand or fall. 



Selfwill Oh never fear. You'll have to go — 

'Tis we he loves, I tell you so ! 

Self Control „ ., , , . . 

tie silent now, he must be free ! 

Everychild advances to front of stage holding the letter and looking at it in a 
perplexed undecided way. He turns and looks at the Negatives and then 
at the Positives. 

Everychild You are the ones I wish to choose, 

[to Positives] And yet, . .and yet. . .(pause) I can't break loose 

[Pointing to Neg.}. From the strange hold these have on me. 

(All Negative.s make a slight movement toward Everychild and open their 
mouths as if to speak but the Spirit of Progress silences them) 

Self Control May I not your helper be \ 

Say but the word, you shall be free. 

(Everychild hesitates for a moment, then straightens up, turns his back on 
Negatives, motioning them away and holds out hands to Self-Control saying 

Everychild YES ! 

(Positives eagerly step forward as Self-Control beckons to them. Where- 
upon Indecision darts rapidly off the stage. All Negatives, dismayed, take a 
step or two backward, Everychild puts letter in pocket, puts on coat and hat 
helped by Positives who crowd round him. All Negatives except Selfwill re- 
treat slowly to back of stage) 

Selfwill You surely dare not think that 1 

blusteringly Can banished be so easily. 

Everychild I am the master here ! Away ! 

My slightest word you shall obey. 
[Selfwill goes out] 
As the Negatives are about to leave the stage they line up in this order; 
Fear, Anger, Illwill, Laziness, Unkindness, Regret, Envy 

Spirit of Mockery f_A-I-L -U-R-E ! 

[Pointing to their 

initials] Well ! you're a pretty company ! [Exit Negatives] 

Meanwhile the qualities which form the Progress Acrostic, line up in order 
Everychild P-R-O-G-R-E-S-S ! 

[pointing to their (To audience) Don't you think that I chose the 

initials] right ones ? 

(Audience) Yes ! 
FINAL TABLEAU 

Everychild stands in the centre, the Spirit of Youth at his left and the Spirit 
of Progress at his right, each with a hand on Everychild b shoulder. The Pro- 
gress qualities form a semi-circle in back of this group. AH sing the Song of 
Progress. The Negatives, having taken off their Shields, come back and join 
n the Song. 



The Progress System 

Of Moral Training in Public Schools on which 
"Everychild" is Based. 



The System is founded on the combination of qualities given below, the 
Acrostic at the left being used in the lower, and the one at the right in the 
upper grades. 

Patience Purpose 

Right thinking Right thinking 

Orderliness Originality 

Good behavior Good judgment 

Readiness Resoluteness 

Effort Energy 

Self-control Self-control 

Self-dependence Self-confidence* 

♦Acrostic Copyrighted 191 1 by Marian K. Brown. 

The literature of the System comprises the following pamphlets: 

I The Proiftress System. In two parts — one for lower and one for upper 
grades. This describes the methods used to arouse the Self-Activity of 

the children and to direct it in right channels. Concrete illustrations from 
the mechanical world form the point of contact with the children's interests, 

II Progress Quotations. A collection of two huhdred brief forceful quo- 
tations basied on the Acrostic. 

III no>^ t o Use Progress Quotation Cards. Describes many interesting 
devices for using thie quotations printed on separate cards. This has a 
distinctly educational value aside from the moral training. May be used 
as a game, closely correlated with the language work. 

' ' ■ 

IV Every child. A Play, representing the struggle which goes on within 

"Everychild" between the Progress qualities and their opposites. 
....IM P BEP A B ATIOM . . . . 

V A Play for the lower grades, corresponding to ^'Everychild." 

VI A collection of stories, historical incidents, and anecdotes based on the 
Progress Acrostic. The stories will form the main feature of the System 
in the lower grades. 

For literature send to 

J. L. Hammett Co. 250 Devonshire St. Boston. 



JUN 17 13" 



CLASSICAL FAyORITES,. 

' FIFTH EblTION ^ 

A BOOK OF PIANO PIECES FOR YOUNG PL A YEP S 

GRADE l.ANJD 2 
CONTENTS 



Abendstille. . . . C. Ganschals 
Air de Ballett . . . . C. Ludo%ic 
Best Love (Melody ) ... 

G. L. Tracy 
Blooming Valley. . O. Fischer 

By the Brook E. Parlow 

Christmas Time. . . P. Hiller 
Cinqiiantaine (La ) . .T. Lack 
Coming of Spring (The ) 

A. Sartorio 
Dance on the Green .... 

C. Bohm 

First Violet F. Behr 

Fragrant Violet J. Low 

Frolic of the Breeze .... 

G. Lugini 
Frobliche Wanderer (Der ) 

B. Wolff- 
Gavotte (Good Old Times ) . 

C. Neustedt. 
Gipsy Dance (The ) . . .,'. . 

H. LWliner 

In der Fremde B^ Wolff 

In Twilight G. G^ftsclials 

Isis Gavotte. . . J. R. Haasler 

Landler O. Weil 

Legende G. Ti^cTiendorf 

Lily and the Bee. . G. Lugini 



Little Romp (The ) 

A. Sartorio 

JIarigold J. Orin 

Merry Whim (A ). . . . E. Link 

Mignardise T. Lack 

Normandy March 

E. E. Bird 
On Meadows Fair. . . . F. Hitz - 
Pastorale (Four Hands ) 

C. Chaminade - 
Pa vane Marquise. . . G. Lis.s^^ 

Petit Rondo F. Hartwig' ■ 

Petit Valse des Flflurs.. i. . < 
, <,, i Q- Ludo\-ic 

Rose at Play G. Lugim 

Spinning Song "• • 

A. Ellmenreich 

Tamjliea.V ...A. Biehl 

^iTorchligkrt Dance. Wk p. '■ 
, ry, .^ A. Sartorio 

juwo F^i-she^oys . . . .^j-pips^ 
Lmder tue Lindens ..... 

P. Beaumont 
Valse du Cl^t. . .G. L. Tracy 
Valse Melancdlique .... 

A-. Sartorio f; 
What the Little Bird 3aid 
' ' '' ■'M. M.Tooker 

■ Zeptlyro! ■;'? . . . «.'. A."i9iirtoHW ' 



Every teacher shoud own a copy of this book, while 

they may not wish to gfivit pupils a^Xit^i book. 

It is especially vIluabF^'for reference^ as 

each piece may be had separately. 

Price, in Paper, $1.00; in Boards, $1.25 



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